HC Deb 26 November 2001 vol 375 cc647-8W
Mr. Collins

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs how many appointments he has made to public bodies since 7 June; and how many are in his gift. [15483]

Mr. Bradshaw

The Foreign and Commonwealth Office made five ministerial appointments between 7 June and 31 October 2001. The FCO is responsible for 50 ministerial appointments.